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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.78, 511.71 and 215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.78, 511.71 and 215.50 is: 297.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.78 : 511.71 = 215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.78/511.71 = 215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.78x = 511.71 × 215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.78x = 110,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,273.51/370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.41

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